Are there specific, detailed texts recommended for group study or Parayans to deepen our connection with Sai Baba and his community?

Yes, the source material highlights the importance of using detailed and comprehensive works for group study. While some poets wrote about saints, the biographies within were often brief. Chapter 0 points to the Shri Sai Satcharita, written by Annasaheb Dabholkar, as a prime example of a detailed biography suitable for Parayans. This sweet, inspirational, and grace-filled work about Shri Sachidanand Samarth Sadguru Sai Baba Maharaj was specifically created for this purpose and is considered one of only two such detailed Guru biographies in Maharashtra, making it an ideal text for a community to gather around for devotional reading.